The Nordic Art Of Friluftsliv

Author : Linda Åkeson Mcgurk
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593420942
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Open-Air Life written by Linda Åkeson Mcgurk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to Friluftsliv, the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature. In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more and more of ones’ time outdoors. An outdoorsy cousin of hygge, friluftsliv is what Nordic people do outside all day before they cozy up in front of the fireplace with their wool socks on and a cup of hot cocoa. From the pleasures of foraging for wild berries and birding to how to stay warm and cozy outside in the middle of winter, this charmingly illustrated, inspirational guide shows readers how to harness the power-of-nature to improve their physical and mental health, as well as their relationships with both other people and Mother Nature. Readers will learn: Why and how they should spend more time outside How to use friluftsliv to combat stress, anxiety disorders, depression, and burnout Practical skills like making fire, cooking outdoors and cleaning water on the go. For country and city lovers alike, this book will serve as an essential guide to slowing down in this modern, fast paced society and connecting with the natural world.

Author : Linda Åkeson Mcgurk
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593420942
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Open-Air Life written by Linda Åkeson Mcgurk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to Friluftsliv, the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature. In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more and more of ones’ time outdoors. An outdoorsy cousin of hygge, friluftsliv is what Nordic people do outside all day before they cozy up in front of the fireplace with their wool socks on and a cup of hot cocoa. From the pleasures of foraging for wild berries and birding to how to stay warm and cozy outside in the middle of winter, this charmingly illustrated, inspirational guide shows readers how to harness the power-of-nature to improve their physical and mental health, as well as their relationships with both other people and Mother Nature. Readers will learn: Why and how they should spend more time outside How to use friluftsliv to combat stress, anxiety disorders, depression, and burnout Practical skills like making fire, cooking outdoors and cleaning water on the go. For country and city lovers alike, this book will serve as an essential guide to slowing down in this modern, fast paced society and connecting with the natural world.

Author : OLIVER LUKE. DELORIE
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0711251428
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Nordic Art of Friluftsliv written by OLIVER LUKE. DELORIE and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whereas the popular Danish philosophy of hygge espouses the joys of turning your home into a cosy sanctuary, the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv encourages us to get out into the great outdoors. However, friluftsliv - or 'free air life' - means much more than going on camping trips; it reflects an innate understanding of the basic human need to connect with the natural world. Rather than seeking to conquer nature - climb the highest mountain, for example - it is about simply spending time with nature and finding harmony with its rhythms. In Norway, even city dwellers are never far from fjords, parks, and woodland, but this book explains how anyone can enter a friluftsliv state of mind, make the most of their outdoor opportunities and reap the benefits for their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Author : Linda Åkeson McGurk
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501143646
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather written by Linda Åkeson McGurk and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this “fascinating exploration of the importance of the outdoors to childhood development” (Kirkus Reviews) from a Swedish-American mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children. Could the Scandinavian philosophy of “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” hold the key to happier, healthier lives for American children? When Swedish-born Linda Åkeson McGurk moved to Indiana, she quickly learned that the nature-centric parenting philosophies of her native Scandinavia were not the norm. In Sweden, children play outdoors year-round, regardless of the weather, and letting babies nap outside in freezing temperatures is common and recommended by physicians. Preschoolers spend their days climbing trees, catching frogs, and learning to compost, and environmental education is a key part of the public-school curriculum. In the US, McGurk found the playgrounds deserted, and preschoolers were getting drilled on academics with little time for free play in nature. And when a swimming outing at a nearby creek ended with a fine from a park officer, McGurk realized that the parenting philosophies of her native country and her adopted homeland were worlds apart. Struggling to decide what was best for her family, McGurk embarked on a six-month journey to Sweden with her two daughters to see how their lives would change in a place where spending time in nature is considered essential to a good childhood. Insightful and lively, There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather is a fascinating personal narrative that illustrates how Scandinavian culture could hold the key to raising healthy, resilient, and confident children in America.

Author : Editors of Whalen Book Works
Publisher : Whalen Book Works
ISBN 13 : 1951511212
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness written by Editors of Whalen Book Works and published by Whalen Book Works. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make time for the things that really matter in life. Find balance and happiness in your daily life, the Scandinavian way, with The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness! There’s a reason Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden consistently rank as the top 5 happiest countries on earth! Find out the secrets to their happiness and fulfillment in The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness, which shares centuries of Nordic wisdom, including: - Lykke: Happiness is all around you (Denmark) - Lagom: Just the right amount—not too much, not too little (Sweden) - Fika: Taking daily coffee breaks and other comforting rituals (Sweden) - Hygge: Coziness brings comfort, courage, and happiness (Denmark) - Sisu: Everyday courage, grit, and determination & acting rationally in the face of adversity These basic principles will help you see how to have a happy life without buying anything, changing yourself, or making any other crazy drastic changes! Topics include Simplicity, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Nature-Inspired Living, and more. Full of inspiring, encouraging ideas—and charming illustrations!—this thoughtful Scandinavian guide is sure to put a happy glow on your life.

Author : Roger Isberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781412064156
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simple Life "Friluftsliv" written by Roger Isberg and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple Life describes a rich outdoor life using simple means, a life experiment exploring values and relationships between people and nature, as well as among people.

Author : Sofie Bakken
Publisher : BN Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788443948561
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Friluftsliv written by Sofie Bakken and published by BN Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Norwegians have discovered the secret to happiness and they are finally sharing it with the world. That secret is Friluftsliv. This Norwegian lifestyle phenomenon has taken the world by storm with an ever-growing following around the globe. We will learn about how Friluftsliv can help us feel satisfied and happy. - Wouldn't it be wonderful to de-stress, relax and take a break from our hectic lives? But how can we do that? Friluftsliv can help us unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. - Smartphones and tablets seems to drive families apart even when they are sitting in the same room. How can we use Friluftsliv to bring our family and friends together to give us a greater sense of belonging? - How can we create the perfect atmosphere for relaxing and feeling Friluftsliv? Friluftsliv will allow you to create closer bonds with your loved ones and enjoy the simple miracles in life. It will warm your heart and help heal your soul. Grab your copy now!

Author : Brooke Smith
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452183805
Total Pages : 59 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Keeper of Wild Words written by Brooke Smith and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring and cherishing the natural world. Words, the woods, and the world illuminate this quest to save the most important pieces of our language—by saving the very things they stand for. When Mimi finds out her favorite words—simple words, like apricot, blackberry, buttercup—are disappearing from the English language, she elects her granddaughter Brook as their Keeper. And did you know? The only way to save words is to know them. • With its focus on the power of language and social change, The Keeper of Wild Words is ideal for educators and librarians as well as young readers. • For any child who longs to get outside and learn more about nature and the environment • A loving portrait of the special relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildren For children who love such books as Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature, And Then It's Spring, and Finding Wild. Brooke Smith is a poet and children's book author. She lives in Bend, Oregon, at the end of a long cinder lane. Brooke writes daily from her studio, looking at the meadow and many of the wild words she cherishes. Madeline Kloepper is a Canadian artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Major in Illustration from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Her work is influenced by childhood, nostalgia, and the relationships we forge with nature. She lives in Prince George, British Columbia.

Author : Oliver Luke Delorie
Publisher : Nordic Way
ISBN 13 : 9781454939207
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Friluftsliv written by Oliver Luke Delorie and published by Nordic Way. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translated from Norwegian as "free life air," friluftsliv highlights the basic need for humans to connect with the natural world. It's not about conquering nature, or about activities: it's about finding harmony and becoming one with the outdoors. Enter a friluftsliv state of mind with this inspiring guide that explains how spending time in nature, even a simple Sunday walk in a local park, can improve our well-being and encourage productive self-reflection.

Author : Cait Flanders
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
ISBN 13 : 0316536938
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventures in Opting Out written by Cait Flanders and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opt out of expectations and live a more intentional life with this refreshing guide from the national bestselling author of The Year of Less. We all follow our own path in life. At least, that's what we're told. In reality, many of us either do what is expected of us, or follow the invisible but well-worn paths that lead to what is culturally acceptable. For some, those paths are fine -- even great. But they leave some of us feeling disconnected from ourselves and what we really want. When that discomfort finally outweighs the fear of trying something new, we're ready to opt out. After going through this process many times, Cait Flanders found there is an incredible parallel between taking a different path in life and the psychological work it takes to summit a mountain -- especially when you decide to go solo. In Adventures in Opting Out, she offers a trail map to help you with both. As you'll see, reaching the first viewpoint can be easy -- and it offers a glimpse of what you're walking toward. Climbing to the summit for the full view is worth it. But in the space between those two peaks you will enter a world completely unknown to you, and that is the most difficult part of the path to navigate. With Flanders's guidance and advice, drawn from her own journey and stories of others, you'll have all the encouragement and insight you'll need to take the path less traveled and create the life you want. Just step up to the trailhead and expect it to be an adventure.